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T996 SCE

1999 Fiat Brava

Bronze Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,857 mi
Last recorded117,857 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2011
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava68,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT996 SCE
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2011 117,857 miles

Corrosion on brake pipes and floor pan

Corrosion on subframes and sills

OSF headlamp damaged

Osf ball joint slight p[lay/wear

Fail 26 Oct 2011 117,854 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Corrosion on brake pipes and floor pan

Corrosion on subframes and sills

OSF headlamp damaged

Osf ball joint slight p[lay/wear

Pass 11 Oct 2010 113,962 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 113,962 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 111,321 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 111,321 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 108,799 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 106,264 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 96,856 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2006 96,816 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava?

Based on 402,321 MOT tests across 58,126 vehicles.

63.9%
Pass Rate
5,649
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
58,126
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 57,026
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,561
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 22,464
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,482
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 14,757
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T996 SCE is a 1999 Fiat Brava in Bronze with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1999 Fiat Brava models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 68,731 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat Brava fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 57,026 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T996 SCE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Brava typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 27 years old, this Fiat Brava is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T996 SCE registered?

T996 SCE is a 1999 Fiat Brava, first registered on 11 March 1999.

Is T996 SCE safe to buy?

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